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In general, one should try to go to the best school that they can get into. If this wisdom does not work, one should take the student's world experience, maturity as a pupil, and financial situation into consideration when picking a school. It also helps to speak to current students, inspect the faculty and guest leacture list, and inquire into the kind of work the students produce or what they do once they graduate. In the end, it all comes down to what one wants to study.

Calarts is a place where you can express yourself. It puts absolute control in your hands and you can make it the place that you want. But there is some red tape and be prepared to fight for what you want in some departments. But for the most part, you are in control.

My advice to students and parents looking for the right college would be first and foremost, find schools that have departments in your field with good reputations, then visit those schools to find out if they feel right. You can learn a lot about what it will be like to attend a college or university just by walking around and observing. The best time to visit is going to be during the school year when classes are in session, so you can get a real feel for campus life. Are you better off at a small, private college where you can meet most of the students? Or being totally anonymous at a huge university? Does having an urban setting matter to you? Or will you settle for suburban or rural? Second, think about how much the quality/cost of the education will be relevant to your career goals. Maybe the most important thing to go into your preferred line of work is the diploma, but maybe it is the critical and creative thinking learned in small classes at a private college. The point is, find the place that is right for you- both now and in the future.

First off, parents, your kids made it through high school, and you need to allow them to make a college choice that?s right for them, not what you think is right. So trust your children, because they'll do what they want to anyways, and if you let them, you'll most likely remain more informed about their life choices and that makes everyone?s life better. Now students don't just go to a school because of the parties or because of how good it supposedly is. You need to go there and really experience it, before going. Don?t be close-minded about the types of people that go there but be aware of how open minded the student body is. And most importantly make sure that the school is good at facilitating what you love to do, even if you know that it won't be you major, because is very important to never stop the things you love.

I feel that the best thing about CalArts is the sense of community, which is extremely strong. I feel that when the community is strong that it allows for strong growth in an individuals field. We must learn to be one with each other before we can find ourselves.

Mostly artist of specific fields, dance, fine arts, film, acting, music, and animation. But I feel that it is not limited to that and the school is very open to the acceptance of any individual who is creatively inclined or is compelled by the arts. But I feel that students here must be open minded and willing to work with students and teachers from all the departments.

Spend a few days at the schools you wish to attend. Try meeting students and ask them about their own experiences, because admissions can tell you many wonderful things about the school, and they may be true, however, until one listens to someone living the experience, one doesn't really know the truth.

First and foremost; an individual with artistic ambitions within any field should see what CalArts is all about. If one wishes to be at the forefront of the "Avant-Garde" CalArts is the perfect school to attend.

It is difficult to make the right choice. For some career paths the most prestigious schools are difficult to turn away even when faced with their high costs. I would not tell a student to avoid applying to schools that seem unaffordable, but aid should be sought.

I wish I would have known more about my career choice. It is rather vague, sometimes seemingly friendly & open yet often times appearing to be highly competetive with undefined standards for success. Costs of failure are also rather high.

A fantastic place to go if you want to work in the animation industry, even though the tuition is astronomical, particularly considering that housing is limited and the cafeteria is abominable and the "critical studies" program is a complete joke.

The problem with giving broad, blanketed 'advice' is that it assumes everyone has the same goals and priorities. So if I have to give advice, I guess the first peice would be to sort those out. Sit down and ask yourself- What do I want to get out of college? Where do I see myself in four years? How much am I willing to pay- (How much is my education worth to me and how much can I afford?) For me, I wanted a school that would launch me into a career in animation, and my school, for all its failings, has done just that. That being said, no matter where you go to college, dont expect the school to do all the work for you. Your education is your own responsibility, and the more you put into it, the more you're gonna get out of it. If your history class isnt digging deep enough into a subject, check out your own books, do your own studies. If the film program doesnt require you to make a film until your senior year, make one anyway. In fact, make ten. It's YOUR passion- dig into it.

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